18379985. OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18379985 titled 'OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING DEVICE AND OPTICAL TRANSMISSION PATH MONITORING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The optical transmission path monitoring device described in the abstract is designed to monitor the quality of an optical transmission path by generating monitoring light, synchronizing time with an opposite monitoring device, receiving returned light, and controlling the sending time of the monitoring light based on positional information.
- Monitoring light generation circuit generates first monitoring light
- Time synchronization circuit synchronizes time with opposite monitoring device
- Light reception circuit receives first and second returned light
- Time control circuit controls sending time of monitoring light based on positional information
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in telecommunications networks, data centers, and other optical communication systems where monitoring the quality of optical transmission paths is crucial.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently monitoring the quality of optical transmission paths in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the communication system.
Benefits
- Real-time monitoring of optical transmission paths - Improved performance and reliability of communication systems - Efficient control of monitoring light sending time
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercially applied in telecommunications equipment, network monitoring systems, and optical communication devices to enhance the quality and reliability of data transmission.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) used for monitoring optical fiber networks. These devices also send light pulses into the fiber and analyze the reflected signals to detect faults and measure signal loss along the transmission path.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology handle different types of optical transmission paths?
The article does not specify if the monitoring device is compatible with various types of optical transmission paths, such as single-mode or multi-mode fibers. Further details on the adaptability of the device to different types of paths would be beneficial.
What is the range of the monitoring device in terms of distance covered along the optical transmission path?
The abstract does not mention the maximum distance over which the monitoring device can effectively monitor the optical transmission path. Understanding the range limitations of the device would be essential for practical implementation in different network configurations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical transmission path monitoring device according to the present disclosure includes a monitoring light generation circuit configured to generate first monitoring light, and send the first monitoring light to an optical transmission path, a time synchronization circuit configured to perform time synchronization with an opposite monitoring device connected to an opposite side of the optical transmission path, a light reception circuit configured to receive first returned light acquired by turning back the first monitoring light in a turnback circuit inserted in the optical transmission path, and second returned light acquired by multiple turning back, in the turnback circuit, second monitoring light sent by the opposite monitoring device, and a time control circuit configured to control a sending time of the first monitoring light by use of positional information of the turnback circuit.
